Tag: Building the Book Fort

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• News of the World by Paulette Jiles
• The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD

Finished:

• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.
• The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

Total pages read this week: 747

Total books read: 41 of 80

TBR: -25 (Goal is -36)

I started my new medications on Sunday and felt better on Monday than I had felt in months. Not all of my symptoms are gone, but the remaining ones aren’t nearly as severe. Now that I have a lot more energy, I’ve been trying to finish as many of my current reads as possible so I can start reading books from my #SciFiSummer TBR.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.
• News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Finished:

• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD

Total pages read this week: 168

Total books read: 39 of 80

TBR: -23 (Goal is -36)

Everything in my life sort of went to hell this week. It started with me having such severe mood swings along with several other distressing symptoms that by Wednesday I couldn’t take it any longer and booked an appointment for the next day with a new doctor at a virtual/Telehealth clinic. Otherwise, I don’t know how long I would have had to wait to get everything sorted out. I almost missed the appointment after getting stuck in the worst traffic I’ve ever seen where I live and had to pull into some church’s parking lot to get logged on just in time. My new doctor prescribed me a couple of different medications (Yay!) As I went to drive home, my fuel light came on (Argh!) Then, because my preferred pharmacy was out of stock, I spent a frustrating Friday afternoon running around town to different pharmacies after work (my pharmacy incorrectly told me it was available at another location). After all that, I came home to a power outage that lasted until around 1 am. I definitely won’t be doing anything but relaxing this weekend.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.

Finished:

• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson

Total pages read this week: 155

Total books read: 38 of 80

TBR: -23 (Goal is -36)

I’ve gotten back into my normal daily routines, but I’ve been listening to podcasts during my commute instead of audiobooks. My page count will probably continue to be low until I get back to audiobooks.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers

Finished:

• Ethan Frome and Selected Stories by Edith Wharton

Total pages read this week: 294

Total books read: 37 of 80

TBR: -20 (Goal is -36)

My BFF and her husband were visiting this past week, and I haven’t been reading much at all. Now that they’ve headed back home, my daily life is returning to normal, including my nightly routine of reading for at least a half hour before bed.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Ethan Frome and Selected Stories by Edith Wharton

Finished:

• Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
• Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge

Total pages read this week: 465

Total books read: 36 of 80

TBR: -24 (Goal is -36)

I’m trying a new strategy with my TBR. In addition to reading two short books each month for the #BookSpin reading challenge, I’m also attempting to read one of the longest books on my TBR each month. I’m hoping it will quickly start to create shelf space since those longer books tend to be thicker. If I fall behind on my reading goal, I’ll stop, but I’m currently 3 books ahead.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

Finished:

• The Untitled Books by C.J. Archer

Total pages read this week: 583

Total books read: 34 of 80

TBR: -18 (Goal is -36)

Amazon did a Kindle Rewards Double Points day a few days ago, and I decided to buy several non-fiction books that had been on my wishlist. Now I’m two books behind on my TBR goal. I think I have a cold, and it’s supposed to rain all weekend anyway, so I’ll be reading, watching old movies, and eating soup. Hopefully, I’ll get back on track by Monday.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Untitled Books by C.J. Archer
• Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson

DNF:

• Better Off Read by Nora Page
• The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal

Finished:

• 10-Minute Digital Declutter by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
• The Borrowers by Mary Norton
• Unlock Your Menopause Type by Heather Hirsch
• Unfuck Your Sleep by Faith G. Harper
• Coping Skills by Faith G. Harper

Total pages read this week: 751

Total books read: 33 of 80

TBR: -20 (Goal is -36)

Only four days into the month, and I’ve already hit my goals. Most of the books I’ve been reading have been ebooks, though. A lot of the Non-Fiction I own is in ebook format, and I’ve been reading as much as I can about how to deal with the sleep and mood issues I’ve been having, related to perimenopause.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• 10-Minute Digital Declutter by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
• The Borrowers by Mary Norton
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• Unlock Your Menopause Type by Heather Hirsch
• Better Off Read by Nora Page

Finished:

• Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter

Total pages read this week: 580

Total books read: 28 of 80

TBR: -14 (Goal is -36)

I’m trying to read as much as I can about Perimenopause and Menopause before I have an appointment with my primary care doctor next week, so other than audiobooks, I’m not reading much Fiction lately. I hope I’ll finish The Borrowers by the end of the month, though.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• 10-Minute Digital Declutter by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
• The Borrowers by Mary Norton
• Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up by Alexandra Potter
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD

Finished:

• The Right to Arm Bears by Andrew Seiple
• The Secret of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks
• The Race to Chimney Rock by Jesse Wiley
• A Stroke of the Pen by Terry Pratchett
• Crazy Psycho Murder Tree by Patrick E. McLean
• How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse by Cressida Cowell
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause by John R. Lee, Jesse Hanley, and Virginia Hopkins

Total pages read this week: 1,556

Total books read: 27 of 80

TBR: -20 (Goal is -36)

Thanks to Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon last weekend, I’m now caught up on my reading goals with 10 more days in the month to get ahead a little.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

• A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
• 10-Minute Digital Declutter by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
• The Right to Arm Bears by Andrew Seiple
• Crazy Psycho Murder Tree by Patrick E. McLean
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause by John R. Lee, Jesse Hanley, and Virginia Hopkins

DNF:

• Sister Light, Sister Dark by Jane Yolen

Finished:

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
• Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide by J.K. Rowling

Total pages read this week: 441

Total books read: 20 of 80

TBR: -16 (Goal is -36)

I’m participating in Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon this weekend and anything I post will be on Litsy.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!